Animal Evaluation and Enrichment Supervisor
Animal Evaluation and Enrichment Supervisor
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Job Description
Posting Date
06/17/25Application Deadline
06/22/25Pay Range
Anticipated Hiring Range: $48000 - $61440 annuallyFull Pay Range: $48000 - $74880 annually
Salary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Job Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Animal Care and ControlAbout the Position
The Animal Evaluation and Enrichment Supervisor motivates and leads the Evaluation and Enrichment Team. Youll be responsible for organizing planning assisting and coordinating your team to provide optimal enrichment to our animals as well as providing timely behavioral evaluations on animals to determine adoptability. This role will oversee the daily staff responsible for in-kennel enrichment playgroups behavior evaluations and behavioral monitoring and ensure all tasks are complete to provide optimal animal care. This position requires the employee to be in the office and/or customer-facing for all hours worked.
NOTE: This position requires flexibility as you will be on a rotating weekly schedule at both of our following shelters:
East Valley
1920 South Lewis Mesa AZ 85210
West Valley
2500 S. 27thAve Phoenix AZ 85009
Must be flexible and able to work all shifts which include starting as early as 5 am and finishing as late as 7 pm working weekends and holidays determined by the needs of the Department
About Us
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation sick time and parental leave
Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Learn more at Work With Us Maricopa County AZ
We Require
Three years or more of working in an animal shelter animal rescue or similar facility directly handling dogs of a variety of sizes temperaments and dispositions
Six months or more of experience performing dog-to-dog introductions or playgroups in a shelter-like environment
High school Diploma or GED
We Also Value
One year or more of experience in a supervisor role
Animal behavior certifications such as CPDT-KA CBCC-KA KPA-CTP CTC or equivalent
Bachelors degree in animal welfare animal behavior public administration business administration or a closely related field
Experience leading or working directly with volunteers in an animal welfare setting
Job Contributions
Manage the daily schedules and tasks of assigned staff in-shelter to ensure benchmarks for animal care are met leading to reduced length of stay prompt resolution of behavior concerns and high-quality care across all shelter locations
Provide in-person coaching to employees to correct performance deficiencies and implement corrective action and performance improvement procedures
Conduct routine in-shelter audits to ensure proper safety protocols fear-free handling and other behavioral processes are being followed
Administer and train staff on new policies procedures and behavioral programs being implemented
Review animal profiles in-shelter and recommend adoptability or escalate cases for further assessment and alternative pathways
Ensure all animal behavioral records in the shelter are accurate up to date and reflect the correct outcome pathway for the animal and address any inaccuracies or concerns that arise
Act as lead animal handler as needed for playgroups and dog-to-dog introductions or other enrichment activities
Oversee the daily monitoring of in-kennel stress and review observations of dogs currently being monitored submitting dogs for higher-level review when an immediate outlet may be needed
Provide assistance with handling animals giving second opinions training or supporting the completion of daily tasks to the rest of the Animal Evaluation and Enrichment Team
Assist other divisions as needed as a skilled or secondary handler or with other needed duties while working closely with supervisors in other divisions to address any behavioral concerns in animals help implement any process changes and collaborate across divisions as needed
Working Conditions
Fast-paced animal shelter environment with exposure to extreme and varying temperatures dogs and cats with unknown temperaments and behaviors excessive noise animal waste and fluids deceased animals cleaning chemicals and zoonotic diseases
Must be able to lift up to 20-25 lbs. occasionally 10-25 lbs. frequently or up to 10 lbs. constantly
Must possess or have the ability to obtain by time of hire a valid Arizona drivers license as you will be required to operate a vehicle when driving between shelter locations
A commitment to the use of positive reinforcement and fear-free training methods when engaging with dogs in our care
Fear Free Shelters certification or must be obtained within the first month of employment
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
